Research Officer, Building Acoustics

** Note that this is a repost of the Research Officer, Building Acoustics position and if you have previously applied you do not need to re-apply.

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Your Challenge

We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Research Officer to support our Construction Research Centre. The Research Officer (RO) would be someone who shares our core values focusing on being a world leader in acoustic research for the built environment.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team developing and deploying technical solutions for construction sector clients, the incumbent will support and conduct research activities dealing with the evaluation and control of sound in buildings. This includes the development and use of advanced techniques to characterize and predict sound fields in rooms, and sounds transmitted into rooms. Research activities focus on characterizing the acoustic performance of multi-unit construction, relating this performance to key construction details, modifying the design details to achieve enhanced performance for airborne and impact sound insulation. Along with our research partners, stakeholders and collaborators, we together help people to understand and to improve the acoustics of the built environment.

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

PhD in a relevant field of Engineering such as Acoustic, Architectural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical.

Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.

Salary Range

This position is classified as a Research Officer (RO), a group that is unique to the NRC. The RO group uses a person-based classification system instead of the more common duties-based classification system. Candidates are remunerated based on their expertise, skill, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience. The salary scale for this group is vast, from $55,541 to $157,009 per annum, which permits for employees of all levels from new graduates to world renowned experts to be fairly compensated for their contributions.

Notes

An eligibility list may be established for similar positions.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.

Travel may be required.

Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.

The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.